Gardening Services for Chancery, Warehouse and Select Residences
ID: 19UG5025Q0005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KAMPALAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/654ab63d25cc4d5d8b4f0c30cb83c9b2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide gardening services for its Chancery, Warehouse, and selected residences in Kampala, Uganda. The procurement involves complete gardening services over an initial 12-month term, with options for renewal for up to four additional years, focusing on maintaining landscape aesthetics and adhering to strict work schedules to ensure embassy security. This contract reflects the embassy's commitment to maintaining the appearance and functionality of government properties while complying with federal procurement regulations. Interested parties must submit their quotations in English by March 7, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, and are encouraged to attend a site visit scheduled for February 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Emilia Dominguez at Dominguezer@state.gov or Walter E. Nabulomi at NabulomiWE@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emilia Dominguez
    256414306001
    Dominguezer@state.gov
    Walter E. Nabulomi
    256414306001
    NabulomiWE@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    19UG5025Q0005 - PreSolicitation Notice.docx
    The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Uganda is preparing to solicit gardening and landscaping services under the proposed solicitation number 19UG5025Q0005. This pre-solicitation, classified under the NAICS Code 561730, outlines the need for a contractor to provide services over a base year with four optional renewal years. The contract will be awarded based on initial offers, without discussions, and will be a firm fixed-price contract. Interested contractors must be registered in the SAM database prior to submission and may submit electronic responses, ensuring file sizes do not exceed 30 MB. A site visit will be arranged for prospective bidders, with the exact date included in the formal solicitation to be published on SAM.gov. The submission deadline for quotations is June 3, 2025. This opportunity is not related to the Recovery and Reinvestment Act and is not set aside for any specific category of bidders. The document emphasizes compliance with specific regulations, including tax provisions for foreign procurements.
    19UG5025Q0005 Solicitation Gardening Services at Chancery Warehouse and Residences.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19UG5025Q0005 for gardening services at its Chancery, Warehouse, and selected residences. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible quoter who submits an acceptable offer. A site visit is scheduled for February 20, 2025, with bids due by March 7, 2025, at 10:00 am local time. Quotations must be in English and include specific documentation, including SF-1449 and proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contractor will perform complete gardening services over an initial 12-month term, with potential four-year options to renew. The contract includes standard services and temporary additional services as needed, with a minimum order requirement. Key responsibilities include maintaining landscape aesthetics, adhering to work schedules without disrupting embassy security, quality control through regular inspections, and implementing a Grounds Maintenance Plan. Contractors are required to manage personnel conduct and provide necessary equipment while complying with local laws and insurance requirements. This RFQ reflects the embassy's commitment to maintaining government properties' appearance and functionality while ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations.
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